INVITE ONLY: 3 DAY CREATIVE COURSE - (CHICAGO), U.S.) JAN 23-25
DETAILS
INVITE-ONLY CREATIVE 3-DAY PROGRAM
Presented by Gradient Academy at Wahl Barber Academy
This exclusive three-day creative program is designed for barbers and hairstylists who want to strengthen their haircutting fundamentals, refine their technique, and approach every haircut with greater clarity, intention, and control.
Throughout three intensive days of hands-on education, you will learn the principles of haircut architecture, precision sectioning, and structured execution. You will discover how to break complex hairstyles into clear, repeatable systems while improving your scissor work, clipper control, finishing techniques, and overall confidence behind the chair.
Students will also have the opportunity to film their haircutting work and learn practical content-editing and social media strategies.
What You Will Learn
Technical Training
- Introduction to haircut architecture
- Understanding haircut structure and design
- Precision sectioning and clean partings
- Scissor control and coordination
- Clipper control and blending
- Scissor-over-comb techniques
- Texture awareness and weight distribution
- Blow-drying and finishing techniques
- Styling fundamentals
- Modern haircutting techniques and trends
- Understanding the relationship between length, weight, texture, and shape
- Creating structured systems for consistent haircut execution
Course Structure
This creative program will be taught using STMNT products.
Day 1: Creative Wolf Hairstyle
Explore movement, layering, texture, and weight distribution while creating a modern wolf-inspired haircut.
Day 2: Creative Middle-Part Hairstyle
Learn how to create balance, flow, internal structure, and a strong middle-part silhouette.
Day 3: Short Haircut Execution and Technical Diagrams
Develop a structured short haircut using scissor and clipper techniques while learning how to document the process through technical diagrams.
A complete curriculum outline will be provided during the program.
Content and Social Media Training
In addition to technical haircutting education, students will learn how to:
- Film professional haircutting content
- Capture the most important stages of a haircut
- Create strong before-and-after transformations
- Edit short-form videos for social media
- Present their work more effectively online
- Use educational and transformation-based content to grow their personal brand
What’s Included
Training and Education
- Three days of structured, hands-on training
- Direct guidance from the Gradient education team
- Live technical demonstrations
- Guided haircutting practice
- Real-time corrections and personalized feedback
- Technical diagrams and educational breakdowns
- Content filming and social media guidance
- Q&A sessions with the Gradient team
- Gradient Certificate of Completion
Student Package
- Daily lunch
- Student workbook
- Mannequin
- Mannequin stand
- Gooseneck tripod
- Wahl professional blow-dryer
Required Tools
Students must bring:
- Professional scissors
- Thinning scissors
- Clippers
- Professional blow-dryer with diffuser and nozzle
- Feather razor and replacement blades
- Straight razor
- Small sectioning clips
Program Details
Location: Wahl Barber Academy
8501 West Higgins Road, Suite 110
Chicago, IL 60631
United States
Time: 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CT
Attire: White shirt and black bottoms
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
We stand behind the quality of our education.
Attend and participate in the complete three-day program. If, by the end of the final day, you genuinely feel the course did not deliver the value promised, you may request a 100% refund of your course fee.
The request must be submitted before leaving the program on the final day. The guarantee applies only to students who attend and actively participate in all three days.
Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy
- Course fees and deposits are non-refundable if a student cancels or does not attend.
- Cancellations are not accepted within 14 days of the program’s start date.
- In exceptional circumstances, a student may be permitted to transfer to a future program.
- Rescheduling is subject to availability and may include an administrative fee.
- The 100% satisfaction guarantee applies only after the student attends and participates in the complete three-day program.
By enrolling, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.
BENEFITS
After completing the 3-Day program, you will be able to:
• Understand the fundamentals of haircut architecture
• Improve your scissor and clipper coordination
• Execute haircuts with better structure and control
• Apply clearer sectioning and cleaner partings
• Develop stronger fundamentals behind the chair
• Gain confidence approaching modern hairstyles
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Training & Education
• 3 Days of Structured Training at Gradient Academy
• Hands-On Cutting with Direct Instructor Guidance
• Real-Time Technical Corrections & Feedback
• Technical Demonstrations & Guided Practice
• Q&A Sessions with the Gradient Team
Experience & Extras
• Gradient Certificate of Completion
Required Tools to Bring
• Scissors
• Thinning scissors
• Professional blow-dryer with diffuser & nozzle
• Feather razor + blades
• Straight razor
• Small section clips
• Clippers